Greece

STRIKES IN EUROPE DISRUPT FLIGHTS

Air traffic controllers in several European states have walked out as part of a coordinated wave of strikes in Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy, with other protests planned in Belgium, Germany, and France. Organizers are demanding an end to austerity measures, which they say hinder economic growth and cause unnecessary hardships. Airlines across the continent have been cancelling and rescheduling flights. (TravelMole.com, Nov. 13)

Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged austerity, cancel flights, Europe, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Strikes

VOLUNTEER TO SPREAD THE GOOD WORD ABOUT GREECE

Tourism has suffered greatly in Greece due to bad publicity surrounding the economic turmoil. The tourist office and major Greek businesses have developed an online interactive platform for visitors to share their travel experiences. TrueGreece.org will be a social media outlet where dedicated volunteers will hopefully counteract concerns about the economy and political unrest and spread the word on what a great place Greece is to visit. (TravelMole.com, June 15)

Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged Greece, social media, tourism

GREECE ATTRACTS THE BRITISH

Despite the economic challenges for Greeks living in Greece, Brits have booked holiday travel to the country in record numbers due to the rising value of the British pound against the euro. Tour operators have slashed prices for all inclusive packages as well, making Greece an even more attractive destination. Twice the average number of Brits will partake in a Greek holiday, this summer. (Eturbonews.com, May 27)

Posted in Travel Tips | Tagged Greece, holiday, UK

TRAVEL ALERTS

Travel Alerts

Greece, facing grave economic challenges, plans to deeply cut entitlements and raise taxes. Its citizens are staging widespread protests and strikes across all sectors of society affecting airports, ground transportation and hotel services . . . Chile continues to experience powerful aftershocks while recovering from a major earthquake that hit the country Feb. 27. (Reuters.com, March 11) . . . Troops were deployed in Bangkok, Thailand in anticipation of large-scale anti-government rallies organized by the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) scheduled for 12-15 March. (Hotspots at OWT.net, March 11)

Posted in Airline News | Tagged Greece, Travel Alerts